Eddy Merckx Professional – 198?

Sorry, somehow missed that. Either way, I'm really liking where this is heading, subscribed.

Sorry, somehow missed that. Either way, I'm really liking where this is heading, subscribed.

Well it was not hard to miss, I actually forgot to write it down.

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good work.

good work.

Thanks!

Can't wait until the end of juin so I can get this (re)build really going!

In the meantime.. I got my jersey!

Man you are so lucky! I have been watching this thread with interest and look forward to seeing the finished product! Keep the posts coming!

This project is postponed for an unknown amount of time.

I got something more excited (Merckx related) which I want to give all priority. I'll make a new topic tomorrow with pictures, and will post the link here.

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"Questions: I have a lot of questions, I hope some people could help me out here
Is what I have really an Eddy Merckx Professional bicycle
Are the components all Campagnolo Super Record?
Anyone has an idea of the tubing? As there are no stickers anymore, I have no idea..
How can I get paint from a chromed fork? Can this be done without damaging the chrome?
How can I get paint from a frame?"

Hi
I can answer three of your questions.
You have an Eddy Merckx Professional, something like 1983/4. Letter E + over the top of BB cable routing with late fork crowns.(Early ones were flat)
Colombus SL tubes not 531 as the joint between rear dropout and seat stay has no tapered shoulder on it and no R stamped on BB
Super Record stuff.

Nice bike, you're lucky.

Hi
I can answer three of your questions.
You have an Eddy Merckx Professional, something like 1983/4. Letter E + over the top of BB cable routing with late fork crowns.(Early ones were flat)
Colombus SL tubes not 531 as the joint between rear dropout and seat stay has no tapered shoulder on it and no R stamped on BB
Super Record stuff.

Nice bike, you're lucky.

Thanks!

This project is on hold though, as I have some others running that have to be done/I want to be done first.

It looks as if you really found a very interesting bike here. I have a Corsa Extra which is marked with an F - 1996. I also have the same fork on my frame which is also stamped F. Inside the fork there is also a sticker which has the same number as the frame. I will add a picture soon. The forkcrown is rounded as you will see. I believe the earlier forks had flat fork crowns. I don't pretend to be an expert but thought you may find this useful in some way.

Here is my frame. A bit younger than yours. You have a really nice bike there at a great price. Sorry I have just seen the comment by bonzoxedge, who also mentions the fork crown.

i hope the build goes well.

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Can anyone tell me what the frame is? I am told it's a Professional, but am not certain. What tubes would it be made of?

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It looks like a Professional

I'm jealous of his jersey, let alone the bike.

I found a Lemond shirt recently. Hope you like it!

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